Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/AlkalineSoil Moisture: Moist, but well drained

As the photograph shows, although Fagus sylvatica f.purpurea is classed as a tree, plants are often planted closely together to form a hedge. Copper Beech is deciduous, dropping itís leaves in autumn. Grown as a specimen tree Fagus sylvatica f.purpurea is really only suitable for growing in a large garden or park because it grows so big. The leaves of Copper Beech open light red and mature to dark purple before they turn coppery coloured in autumn.